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Running off at the typewriter … How is it that Jacque Vaughn gets fired, James Borrego takes over as interim coach and the Magic suddenly and miraculously go from one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA to one of the best (at least statistically)? Since Borrego took over, the Magic rank first in the NBA in fewest points allowed in the paint and fewest fastbreak points. Additionally, the Magic are third in field percentage allowed (41.6) and points allowed (92.7). Hard to believe this team could give up 100 points or more in the 14 straight games before Vaughn was fired and have yet to give up triple digits in the eight games under Borrego? Amazingly, the Magic are...

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Running off at the typewriter …
How is it that Jacque Vaughn gets fired, James Borrego takes over as interim coach and the Magic suddenly and miraculously go from one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA to one of the best (at least statistically)?
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